12-05-2016, 01:58 AM | #1 |
Captain
271
Rep 952
Posts |
Good Car Shoot Spots Socal
Hey guys, recently got into automotive photography, want to go out and take more pictures of my car. Looking for some new places to go to. Any suggestions around the LA area? SoCal areas in general would be awesome! Thanks in advance
__________________
2014 328i - FBO/KW v2/VMR v710's IG@F30_Joe
|
12-08-2016, 03:40 AM | #2 |
Captain
462
Rep 668
Posts
Drives: 2011 AW E90 M3
Join Date: Jan 2014
Location: Tokyo, Japan
|
I live in Japan but been to SoCal a few times, For automotive photography I'd recommend PCH, Malibu Canyons, and here:
I don't know where this is, but the backdrop of Downtown LA at sunset could win you prizes in automotive photography... I also did a photoshoot of Penske Mustang GT I was renting at San Diego Harbor. Epic location! (I pretty much sucked at photography 3 years ago, when I shot this, but at least it will give you an idea of the location) I am officially jealous of car photographers in Cali. Tokyo is really challenging in this regard, and as soon as you find something there is gonna be a goon security guard trying to kick you out... Basically to make a good backdrop your best friends are open roads, old buildings, wide spaces, mountains, and sunset/sunrise your enemies are trees, grass, power lines, other cars and any time between 10am and late afternoon. Have fun. post some shots if you get a chance |
Appreciate
0
|
12-08-2016, 03:48 AM | #3 | |
Captain
271
Rep 952
Posts |
Quote:
__________________
2014 328i - FBO/KW v2/VMR v710's IG@F30_Joe
|
|
Appreciate
0
|
12-08-2016, 09:35 PM | #4 | |
Lieutenant General
19519
Rep 14,333
Posts
Drives: G82 M4C X-Drive
Join Date: Mar 2013
Location: Orange County, CA
iTrader: (1)
Garage List 2025 BMW M2 [10.00]
2022 G82 M4C X-Drive [9.89] 2018 F80 M3 CS [9.90] 2018 BMW i3 REx [5.00] 2015 BMW i3 REx [0.00] 2016 BMW F80 M3 [7.29] 2016 BMW F30 340i ZTR [10.00] 2013 BMW F30 328i [0.00] 2006 Audi S4 25Quattro [7.00] |
Quote:
https://www.google.com/maps/@34.0482...7i13312!8i6656 But not far from there is the Mission St spot: https://www.google.com/maps/@34.0488...7i13312!8i6656 I've taken a few photos from there: BMW F80 M3 - Downtown LA by JMG, on Flickr F80 M3 - Los Angeles by JMG, on Flickr Insomniac 2 by JMG, on Flickr Another popular spot is on Lower Grand BMW 340i M Sport ZTR by JMG, on Flickr And in and around the Arts District has some graffiti: BMW E36 M3 by JMG, on Flickr Then there's under the 6th St Bridge, but that will be going away soon, if not gone already: VW Bug - 6th St Bridge Los Angeles by JMG, on Flickr On the other side of the bridge, there is an industrial area with lots of spots if you get creative. BMW F80 M3 - Arts District Rolling Shot by JMG, on Flickr If you are willing to take a drive, go up one of several canyon roads. Here's one from San Gabriel Canyon Road: Canyon Fog by JMG, on Flickr Note that most of the LA areas are not too safe to go alone. Bring a friend... or 2. EDIT: Just followed u on IG. What gear r u using?
__________________
2025 G87 ///M2 LCI Stock Previous • 2022 G82 ///M4 Comp X-Drive • 2018 F80 ///M3 CS • 2016 F80 ///M3 |
|
Appreciate
3
|
12-08-2016, 10:23 PM | #5 | ||
Captain
271
Rep 952
Posts |
Quote:
__________________
2014 328i - FBO/KW v2/VMR v710's IG@F30_Joe
|
||
Appreciate
0
|
12-09-2016, 01:38 AM | #6 |
Captain
462
Rep 668
Posts
Drives: 2011 AW E90 M3
Join Date: Jan 2014
Location: Tokyo, Japan
|
I just followed both of you on IG! Nice shots guys, make me miss SoCal so much!! Can someone hire me there lol
|
Appreciate
0
|
12-12-2016, 10:58 AM | #8 |
The limit of adhesion is my home.
1735
Rep 3,774
Posts |
but the EPIC spots do help ...........
View to Santa Barbara from the 154 highway Santa Barbara by pllim08, on Flickr Winery in Solvang, CA Solvang Winery M4 by pllim08, on Flickr "Rim of the World Highway" - on the way to Lake Arrowhead M4 Valley Sunrise by P.L. L, on Flickr Angeles Crest Highway 911 and M4 - Angeles Crest by P.L. L, on Flickr Pacific Coast Highway - Point Mugu Point Mugu Lookout by P.L. L, on Flickr
__________________
2019 X3 xDrive30i Glacier Silver | Cognac w/ Fine Cove | MSport | Premium | Dynamic Handling PKG | Drive Assist | HK w/ Bavsound Upgrade |
|
Appreciate
0
|
12-12-2016, 02:07 PM | #9 | |
Lieutenant General
19519
Rep 14,333
Posts
Drives: G82 M4C X-Drive
Join Date: Mar 2013
Location: Orange County, CA
iTrader: (1)
Garage List 2025 BMW M2 [10.00]
2022 G82 M4C X-Drive [9.89] 2018 F80 M3 CS [9.90] 2018 BMW i3 REx [5.00] 2015 BMW i3 REx [0.00] 2016 BMW F80 M3 [7.29] 2016 BMW F30 340i ZTR [10.00] 2013 BMW F30 328i [0.00] 2006 Audi S4 25Quattro [7.00] |
Quote:
I've been meaning to go back there with the M3, but It's just so far. I'd love to time it so the fog is just right. You can literally be on top of the clouds up there. How's the M handle in icy conditions?
__________________
2025 G87 ///M2 LCI Stock Previous • 2022 G82 ///M4 Comp X-Drive • 2018 F80 ///M3 CS • 2016 F80 ///M3 |
|
Appreciate
0
|
12-15-2016, 05:45 PM | #10 | ||
Captain
271
Rep 952
Posts |
Quote:
__________________
2014 328i - FBO/KW v2/VMR v710's IG@F30_Joe
|
||
Appreciate
0
|
12-16-2016, 12:03 AM | #11 |
Dinosaur supervisor
3037
Rep 4,215
Posts |
I would say the opposite, people tend to miss out on composition instead just because they think the epic location will solve everything. This is if you want to improve your photography skills though, if you just want to snap some "nice pictures" it will do just fine with a nice view...
|
12-16-2016, 12:41 AM | #12 | |
Lieutenant General
19519
Rep 14,333
Posts
Drives: G82 M4C X-Drive
Join Date: Mar 2013
Location: Orange County, CA
iTrader: (1)
Garage List 2025 BMW M2 [10.00]
2022 G82 M4C X-Drive [9.89] 2018 F80 M3 CS [9.90] 2018 BMW i3 REx [5.00] 2015 BMW i3 REx [0.00] 2016 BMW F80 M3 [7.29] 2016 BMW F30 340i ZTR [10.00] 2013 BMW F30 328i [0.00] 2006 Audi S4 25Quattro [7.00] |
Quote:
__________________
2025 G87 ///M2 LCI Stock Previous • 2022 G82 ///M4 Comp X-Drive • 2018 F80 ///M3 CS • 2016 F80 ///M3 |
|
Appreciate
0
|
12-16-2016, 01:32 AM | #15 |
Dinosaur supervisor
3037
Rep 4,215
Posts |
It's hard!
I was at a professional shoot for a car manufacturer earlier this year and the attention to detail is what makes the photo. Where I just park the car and walk around to snap they moved the car to align with the shadows between shots. I think 15k shots were taken and about 90 were used, and this was at epic locations too |
Appreciate
0
|
12-16-2016, 01:05 PM | #16 |
Lieutenant
191
Rep 518
Posts |
|
Appreciate
0
|
Post Reply |
Bookmarks |
|
|